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As a parent, you strive to help your child make healthy food choices. You try to choose foods that support their general health. But you may not be aware of common foods your child eats that are the worst choices when it comes to their oral health.Jonesboro children’s dentist Dr. Burris knows that when you’re armed with information, you can make healthier choices that support your child’s oral health. We’re sharing some of our picks for the worst foods and drinks for your child’s oral health and options you can choose instead.Breakfast cereals – Your kids love the sweet taste, and that’s the problem. Those cereals are so filled with ...

Children have a natural sense of curiosity and love to learn! Most times, anxiety about something is either inherited from someone they know or a basic fear of the unknown.We want to make your child’s visit to the dentist a great one. Here are some tips from Jonesboro, AR dentists, Dr. Harmon and Dr. Burris, that will help your child acclimate to the dental environment.Don’t Pass on Your Fears to Your ChildDentistry has changed a lot since you were a kid! We know more now about how to relate to children and how to ensure a painless experience. If you had a bad experience in the past, there's no need ...

Dr. Harmon and Dr. Burris designed our dental office with you in mind because they want you to feel at home while you’re with us. If you are looking for a dentist with an office in Jonesboro that is warm and welcoming but still features some of the latest technology and updates available, Dental Solutions is a great place for you and your family.Our treatment rooms have a lovely view of the woods behind our office and even feature birdhouses and feeders for our patients to enjoy. This is just one of the features that helps our patients kick back and relax while they are here.You can also count on ...

Your smile is unique to you! Finding the proper cosmetic dentistry procedure to help you achieve your goals for your smile requires personalized dental care. If you are looking for Jonesboro, AR cosmetic dentistry, you have come to the right place!At Dental Solutions, we will ask you to come in and talk to Dr. Burris about what you would like to improve when it comes to your smile. Followed by your cosmetic dentistry consultation, we will provide a comprehensive dental exam to determine the health of your teeth, gums, and bite. This will help Dr. Burris determine the right cosmetic dentistry that meets your needs and gives you the comfortable, ...

For the most part, your body is pretty good about letting you know when things aren’t going well. Your nose stuffs up, your ears hurt, you run a fever. If you suffer an injury, you’ll notice redness, a bruise, swelling.This isn’t always true, however. Many health issues are “silent” – that is, they occur without any obvious signs. Some examples of this include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and even many types of cancer. Many people have no idea they have these conditions until they are diagnosed during a routine checkup.Dental issues are often the same way. Routine dental check-ups are a necessity because they allow your dentist in Jonesboro ...

Nobody is born with an innate knowledge of the best way to brush and floss their teeth.At Dental Solutions, we have seen countless patients who brush and floss every day, thinking they are doing the best thing for their dental health, but are not reaping the benefits of this important habit.As your family’s dentist in Jonesboro, AR, we take patient education very seriously. We’ll take the time at each appointment to review your home care routine and look for any areas that might be tripping you up.If you’re due for an appointment, give us a call to schedule. If you’re currently between appointments, however, double check your technique against these ...

It’s hard to believe that there was a time when we didn’t know the troubling health effects of tobacco use. In fact, we continue to learn more about the problems smoking and other tobacco use causes in the human body every day.One area of the body heavily affected by tobacco use is the mouth. This isn’t surprising since the mouth is the channel by which tobacco is introduced to the body, whether you smoke cigarettes or cigars or you use smokeless tobacco.If you use tobacco, it’s important to let your Jonesboro, AR dentist, either Dr. Lauren Harmon or Dr. Brett Burris, know. We’ll keep a close eye out to watch ...